Tropical Depression Nine Forms
The National Hurricane Center has identified Tropical Depression Nine in the central Caribbean.
This is expected to be named Tropical Storm Ida later today. Then it may become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and hit the US coast next week.
NHC Update
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————–
- LOCATION…16.9N 79.2W ABOUT 115 MI…180 KM SSW OF NEGRIL JAMAICA ABOUT 210 MI…340 KM SE OF GRAND CAYMAN
- MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
- PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H
- MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1005 MB…29.68 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS ——————– CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The government of the Cayman Islands has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Cayman Islands, including Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac.
The government of Cuba has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Cuban provinces of Matanzas, Mayabeque, Havana, Artemisa, Pinar del Rio, and the Isle of Youth.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for… * Cayman Islands * Cuban provinces of Matanzas, Mayabeque, Havana, Artemisa, Pinar del Rio, and the Isle of Youth
